Costuming:TX TFU Jumptrooper

TFU Jumptrooper

Model TX-5036, Photo by FiveZero

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	Description: TFU Jumptrooper Prefix: TX Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment Context: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Jumptroopers are aerial specialists that are used as reinforcements to gain a height advantage on their enemies in assisting ground forces. Their jet packs coupled with their rail detonators make them a force to be reckoned with.

For 501st membership only the requirements listed in black need to be met. Black text indicates a feature that is required for approval. Blue text denotes requirements for Level 2 “Specialist”, but is not required for basic approval. Visit the Spec Ops website for a full description of these standards. Special Notes The armor parts are gloss and are made from one of these (or similar) types of materials: Fiberglass ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) PLA, ABS, PETG (3D Printing) Polyurethane Rubber Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy 3D Printed parts are permitted but all print lines and other artifacts must be removed. This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume. Required Costume Components The following costume components are present and appear as described below. Helmet Single piece lens must be sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer’s eyes. It can be either flat or bubbled. Acceptable colors are black, smoke or dark green. A gray stripe runs below the lens. This can be painted or a decal. There are two black “nostrils” present that are small rounded recesses on the bridge of the face, located between and slightly above the lower part of the visor eyes. The frown must have 4 to 6 teeth cut out and any gray coloring must not leave the indented area. Black mesh must be used to obscure the face of the wearer. The indents at the bottom of the frown are black. A recessed channel, painted black, runs around the ears and continues above and across the lower tubes, (please refer to additional helmet gallery picture). The lower tube stripes are gray in color and number 4 per side. These can be either hand painted or decals. The tube stripes connect to longer stripes running to the rear of the helmet. The upper cheek on each side features 2 vertical black bars that are rounded at the top. The rear bar is slightly taller than the front. The “ears” are rounded details with a notch to fit around the power cell housing. The ears feature two black pointed details. These can be either hand painted or decals. The power cell is comprised of 3 components; 2 power cells and the power cell housing, (please refer to additional helmet gallery picture). The power cells are small rectangular boxes that are connected to the power cell housing. Each power cell has a recessed face that is black. A black stripe approximately ³⁄₃₂" (2mm) wide that runs around the outside of each power cell. There is a small gap between each power cell when mounted in the power cell housing. The power cell housing is seamlessly connected to the cheeks and has a recessed area where the power cells mount, the inner wall of the recessed area is black. A gray stripe approximately ³⁄₁₆" (5mm) wide near the top of the housing. The aerators are tan, and screening must be silver. The interior of the aerator can either be white or tan. Traps (trapezoids on dome of helmet) are gray and can be hand painted or decals. A red stripe is offset to the left side of the helmet and runs towards the rear of the dome. The stripe is approximately ½" (13mm) wide. Two small red symbols are present next to the dome stripe. Brow trim, black and approximately ⅝" (16mm) in height, runs from the rear of one trap to the rear of the opposite trap. The visor is attached with gray domed fasteners in the middle of the front traps. The visor attachment tab should be slightly smaller than the traps allowing the traps to be partially visible. The visor has gray stripes on each side, running horizontally from the rear and stopping short of the front. Red symbols similar to the dome symbols are present on each side with a red bar offset. On the left side, the bar is positioned towards the rear of the visor. On the right side, the bar is positioned towards the front of the visor. Visor mounts in front of the brow trim, with the top of the visor flush with the top of the brow trim. The hose port is gray in color with a red stripe approximately ¾" (20mm) wide running down the front. Helmet is moderately weathered. All red detailing is weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present around the power cell housings, aerators and hose port. Helmet Hose Black ribbed hose that is 1.75" (45mm) diameter and 10" to 16" (20–40cm) of length from the helmet hose port to the front chest hose port. Hose features a red stripe approximately ¾" (20mm) wide, centered and running down the front of the hose. The red stripe is weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Balaclava A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer’s skin and/or facial hair. Under Suit Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos. Shoulder Straps Straps are white with a series of approximately 15 evenly spaced raised rectangular features. The two front rectangular features are black with one being larger than the other. Shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in the back. They can be affixed with Velcro or adhesive. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Must be glued in front and free-float in the back. Must be thin enough to show the chest and back armor on either side. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Shoulder Armor Shoulder bells are flat black in color, symmetrical and feature 26 equally spaced recessed circles that are approximately 1" (25mm) in diameter. Recessed circles are comprised of 6 columns with 5 recessed circles in the 2 center columns and 4 recessed circles in the remaining columns A 2" (50mm) gray elastic strap wraps around the inside of the bicep. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There should be a large gap between the shoulder armor and chest/back plate, with the shoulders hanging mostly over the biceps. The holes must be spaced matching the reference images. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Biceps Biceps are white, moderately weathered, fully enclosed and have 8 evenly spaced rectangular boxes. The inner ring of the bicep is approximately ³⁄₁₆" (5mm) thick. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Forearms Forearms are white, moderately weathered, fully sealed and closed. Two flat, raised ridges approximately 1" (25mm) wide are present around the forearm. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): No return edges present on the inside of the front of the forearms. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Hand Plates Pentagonal in shape, hand plates should be securely mounted over the back of the glove. These can be made up of plastic, latex or latex-like material. Hand plates are white with moderate weathering. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Handguards shall be latex or latex-like, and affixed with adhesive to rubber gloves with no visible strapping or stitching. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Gloves Black rubber, Nomex, leather, or leather-like material, with no visible straps or logos/ designs. The fingers are enclosed and non-textured. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gloves shall be rubber or rubber-like chemical gloves, in black. Chest Armor Chest armor is white, moderately weathered and overlaps the abdominal armor. A rectangular plate protrudes from the central raised section of the chest armor. A stepped hose port, gray in color, is mounted on the front rectangular plate. A small hose port, gray in color, is present on the left side of the chest plate. A tube is mounted on the bottom of the raised portion of the chest plate. The tube features two grooves, painted black. The raised portion on the right and the tapered hose port on the left are painted black. Dark gray ribbed hose that is ⅞" to 1" (22–25mm) diameter on each end and approximately 12" (31cm) in length, running from the chest tube to the side chest hose port. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges. Top of the chest plate, at the shoulder, must be flush with the back plate. Chest tube is mounted slightly off center to the left of the chest plate. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Back Armor Back plate has little to no overlap of the kidney plate. Back plate is white and moderately weathered. The raised section of the back plate may be flat, as it is obscured by the jet pack. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges. Top of the chest plate, at the shoulder, must be flush with the back plate. The raised section must feature inset rectangular detailing matching reference photos. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Jet Pack Styled after the pack as seen in The Force Unleashed video game. An interpretation of the pack is allowed, but screen accuracy is encouraged. The main fuel tank is flat black and cylindrical with a rounded conical top. Three white bands are present on the tank with the top band wrapping around the entire tank. The top two bands are approximately 1.25" (30mm) wide. The bottom band is approximately ¾" (20mm) wide. There is a beveled and raised center section that is white in color which starts from the bottom white band of the main fuel tank to half way between the upper two bands. This center section has two recessed rectangular sections. All bands may be either a painted stripe or a flat, raised ridge similar to the forearms. Two rocket housings, primarily white in color are present on each side of the main fuel tank. The upper part of each rocket housing has caps that are flat black in color with a white band that is approximately ¾" (20mm) wide. The white part of the rocket housings curves downward at the side of each housing and rounds out at the rear facing side of the housing before going back up again towards the inside of the main fuel tank. A gray band, approximately ¾" (20mm) wide, runs around the midway part of each rocket housing. At the bottom of each rocket housing there is a conical exhaust nozzle that is white in color. All bands may be either a painted stripe or a flat, raised ridge similar to the forearms. A curved white pipe that is approximately 1.5" (40mm) in diameter connects each rocket housing to the main fuel tank. A pentagonal plate, white in color, is present that the main fuel tank and rocket housings are mounted upon. Jet pack is moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present around the top and bottom of each rocket housing. Abdomen The abdomen armor has a button area with 9 flat black buttons. Correct sized buttons are approximately ⁷⁄₁₆" (11mm) in diameter. Abdomen armor button area detail matches reference photos. The abdomen armor is white with moderate weathering. The cod plate must match reference photos. The cod plate may be integrated with the abdomen armor or a separate piece. If separated, any gap must be fully concealed by the belt. A smaller, angular plate is mounted on the top of the main abdomen plate. The small plate is flat black in color and features 12 holes 1" (25mm) in diameter. The chest armor partially overlaps this plate. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There should be no gap between the ab and kidney plate, a single visible seam line is ideal. Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor shall be no more than ½" (12.5mm). Any shims used to achieve this effect shall have a similar material and color as with the abdomen and kidney armor. Shims should be flush and seams are allowed. Abdomen armor buttons are integrated directly on the armor. No separate buttons are allowed. There shall be a return edge that is present on the smaller plate with a maximum width of ⅜" (10mm). The smaller plate shall partially obscure the top of the button areas, covering the top buttons. A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around the cod plate. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present at the top of the abdomen armor and at the top of the cod plate. Kidney Armor The kidney armor is white with moderate weathering. The kidney & posterior armor may be either one piece (ROTJ style) or two pieces (ANH style). The top of the kidney armor is flush to or under the back armor. If a separate kidney plate is used, it lines up with the abdomen armor. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The kidney and posterior armor are two separate pieces (ANH style). Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present at the top kidney armor. Posterior Armor The posterior armor is white with moderate weathering. The kidney & posterior armor may be either one piece (ROTJ style) or two pieces (ANH style). OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The kidney and posterior armor are two separate pieces (ANH style). Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present at the top of each piece. Belt The ammo belt shall be made of similar material and color matching the overall armor. It is comprised of 6 rectangular boxes, with two square buttons on each end of the belt. The soft belt proper is made of canvas, or material with a canvas covering and must be 2" to 3" (50–75mm) wide. The belt closes by overlapping in the rear center of the kidney/posterior armor. Two white pouches hang on either side of the belt face. Each pouch features two sections with a single flap covering both sections. The right pouch is approximately 6.25" x 4.5" x 2" (160mm x 115mm x 50mm). The left pouch is approximately 8.625" x 6.125" x 2" (220mm x 155mm x 50mm). Ammo belt and belt proper are moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The ammo belt shall have longer ends than standard TK-style belts. Only 2 square buttons, one on each end of the belt, are present. The corners of the white plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed with a small angle at the top and a large sweeping curve that meets the outer edge of the canvas belt. The canvas belt must be 2" (50mm) wide. The top of the ammo belt should sit at or just above the bottom of the central and vertical abdomen button panels. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Thigh Armor The thigh armor may open and firmly close in the back allowing the two halves to appear sealed. Overlap construction is only allowable for kits that come with the cover strip molded into the part. The front cover strips are approximately 2" to 2.5" (50–65mm) and run the length of the thigh. Rear cover strips must end at the top of lower ridge. An additional ridge is present on the outside of the thighs, running to the lower ridge. If the two parts of the thigh armor cannot fit the user, shims can be used to close the back of the thigh armor. Shims shall have a similar material and color to the whole armor, should be flush without seams. Thigh armor is moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Must be constructed using the butt joint cover strip method. Overlap construction is not allowed. The front cover strips shall have an angled cut that meets at a sharp point at the top of the thigh. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos Lower Leg Armor The shin armor is able to open and firmly close in the back allowing the two halves to appear sealed. Octagonal knee plates, flat black in color, are present on each shin. The right shin features a small ammo belt. This belt can be affixed with Velcro, rivets or glued in place. Overlap construction is only allowable for kits that come with the cover strip molded into the part. Lower leg armor is moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The knee plates must not have visible rivets or fasteners attaching them to the shins. A black flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges of the knee plates. The ammo belt must not have visible rivets or fasteners attaching it to the shin. There shall be a return edge that is present on the ammo belt with a maximum width of of ¼" (6mm). The ends of the ammo belt shall be free floating from the shin. Shins are constructed using the butt joint cover strip method. Overlap construction is not allowed. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Heavier weathering is present around the bottom edge of the lower leg armor and underneath the knee plates. Boots Boots are above ankle height and made of white leather or leather-like material. A white flap is present on the top of the boot extending over the toe of the boot. A smaller black flap is present over the white flap extending roughly halfway down the boot. Three reinforcement patches, white in color, are present on the toe of each boot. There is one larger piece at the front, with two smaller pieces at the sides. Flat sole with a short heel. No buckles or laces. A zipper is allowable on the inside of the boots. Jodhpur/Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable. Elvis or Mariachi boots are not allowed. Boots are moderately weathered. OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There is no seam present on the front of the boot. Weathering will match style seen in reference photos. Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use. Neck Seal Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. Rail Detonator Built to match reference photos. Main body is painted flat black with details painted silver. Optional: The front fins can be illuminated with red lights or painted to mimic lighting.